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BF17 ZLU

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,535 mi
Last recorded78,535 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 ZLU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,535 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 74,035 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,274 miles

exhaust slightly loud

Pass 16 Dec 2022 64,675 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,542 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 53,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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BF17 ZLU is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF17 ZLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF17 ZLU registered?

BF17 ZLU is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is BF17 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 ZLU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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